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LTM05424

1998 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

291,850 mi
Last recorded291,850 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTM05424
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2016 291,850 miles

Nearside slight steering play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 273,556 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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LTM05424 is a 1998 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 121,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LTM05424, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LTM05424 registered?

LTM05424 is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is LTM05424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTM05424 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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